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2012 Audi A4

By
Automobile Magazine
- 11/01/2011

You might think that living in the BMW 3-series' shadow would be tough, but the Audi A4 looks no worse for the wear. In fact, its great looks -- inside and out -- are the hallmark of this luxury car. And if indeed the Audi is even second to the BMW these days, it needs to apologize for nothing. The rear-wheel-drive Bimmer is still the easy choice for driving purists, but the A4 is a brilliant alternative for realists. Audi was among the first to the downsizing-for-fuel-economy party, and the A4 comes with an unusually refined turbocharged four-cylinder engine that plays surprisingly well with many of its competitors' sixes -- in fact, Audi claims the A4 is the "biggest, fastest, and most-fuel-efficient vehicle in the sport sedan category." And if being merely fast isn't enough, there's the blisteringly fast S4, which uses a supercharged V-6 and all-wheel drive to terrorize its competitors. The sexy A4 Avant station wagon is available solely with all-wheel drive, but base sedans can be had with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission. Four-wheel-drive models come with a six-speed stick, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (S4), or an eight-speed automatic (A4.) The most important option, however, is the $850 Bang & Olufsen sound system, which transforms the stunning Audi into a rolling concert hall.

When a car shopper wants to finance a new car, their credit score can be the difference between an excellent deal, a bad deal, or no deal at all. And as a recent report points out, the average credit score for buyers can vary depending on the brand.

Consumer Reports' annual report on predicted reliability shows that Ford and Lincoln have taken a dive due to predictable causes: the dual-clutch automatics and MyFord Touch/MyLincoln Touch, all of which Ford has pledged to improve with software updates. Out of 28 brands, Jeep rated 19th, Chrysler in 23rd place, Dodge was in 24th, and Ram was in 25th while Ford was 27th and Lincoln 26th.

Audi of America president Johan de Nysschen has resigned after more than seven years at the helm. Though his replacement is unknown at this time, the move is expected to be officially announced imminently.

As the old adage goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," and that is exactly what Audi has done for 2013 with its A4 and S4 sedans, A5, S5, and RS5 coupes, and A5 and S5 coupes. A little nip here a little tuck there, and voila! a fresh face for the four rings' best-selling models.